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Stretch your budget for your Dutch adventure by following these money-saving tips:

1. Book Your Vacation Early: Reserve your campervan and overnight stops well in advance to ensure you get a spot in the best campsites and snag those Early Bird Discounts.

2. Visit Free Attractions: There are plenty of museums in Amsterdam that don’t charge entry fees; meanwhile, countless traditional villages and natural landmarks across the country are free to visit.

3. Take Advantage of Your Kitchens: If your campervan doesn’t come with a kitchenette, then your campsite is bound to have one. Don’t spend all your money in restaurants; visit local shops and prepare a delicious meal for yourself.

4. Don’t Go Alone: Save money by travelling with friends so you can split the cost of your rental and campsites.

Summer is the loveliest season in the Netherlands, as peak temperatures hit 21°C. The fair weather and clear skies put you in the mood for woodland hikes and waterfront bike rides. The country is still warm when fall arrives, with daytime highs of 18°C.

Springtime in the Netherlands is Tulip Season, when over 7 million flowers blossom in a vibrant display of life. The best of the bloom is in late April, when the temperature reaches 10°C, although anyone arriving in April and May will catch the tulips in action. Prices can increase in the spring due to an influx of tourists, so booking your campsites in advance is best.

The temperatures in Winter don’t rise above 6°C, but that doesn’t stop the locals from cheering up with storybook Christmas Markets and hot cup of Anijsmelk, a sweet, milky drink. The coldest months are the cheapest times to visit the Netherlands, except for the holiday weeks.

You can visit Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and some of the coastline if you spend 4 to 7 days in the Netherlands. In one to two weeks, you can explore more of the country, seeing places like Eindhoven, Maastricht, and the National Parks. You shouldn't need more than three weeks to fully drive around the Netherlands.

There are no toll roads in the Netherlands. The only paid roads are the Kiltunnel, near Rotterdam, and the Westerscheldetunnel, in the country's southwestern corner. Kiltunnel costs $1.75 for vehicles under 2.3 m or $4.40 for larger motorhomes. The Westerscheldetunnel fees are $6.50 for campervans.

To get the most out of nature on your Dutch road trip, why not explore some of the Netherlands’ 20 National Parks? From picturesque fields of wildflowers to sandy archipelagos, there’s plenty of natural beauty in this small nation. Here’s a closer look at some of the best National Parks in the Netherlands and their closest campsites:

Forged by centuries of regional agricultural practices, the Weerribben-Wieden National Park houses the largest reedy bog in Northwest Europe. A flat landscape, scored by marsh forests and narrow canals, the park is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to hike, cycle, or canoe through the quintessential Dutch scenery.

Weerribben-Wieden even hosts a massive flower parade in late August, where you can see unbelievable structures formed of thousands of tulips. You can stay on the lake at the centre of this park in Blue Hand Camping. Electric pitches are set at £20 a night, and guests can use communal showers and washing machines.

In an unusual occurrence for the Netherlands, Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park lies atop a series of gently rolling hills. Sprigs of wildflowers emerge from grassy heaths, and hiking paths weave through a deer-filled woodland. A stroll through the park is like a step back in time as you embrace the serenity of nature. From £21 for an electric pitch, you can stay in a large grassy meadow at Camping de Portlander, a scenic campsite that’s only a 15-minute drive from the park. Amenities include showers and laundry service, plus you can rent a hot tub for £43 a day.

The two adjacent De Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom National Parks are in the centre of the Netherlands and feature natural forests and marshlands coated in purple blossoms. In the heart of De Hoge Veluwe, a large sandy bluff can be accessed on foot or with a bicycle. Camping Reëndal is a peaceful camp in a tree-lined meadow near both De Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom. Pitches here start at £17.50, with a small extra fee for electricity use, and there are showers onsite.

The Zuid-Kennemerland National Park is a hotspot for Dutch wildlife, making it a great hiking option for animal lovers. Apart from the hundreds of migrating birds that roost in the fields, including storks, pelicans, and vultures, you have a chance to spot European bison, Shetland and Konik ponies, and a few species of deer. The Urban Camperspot is tucked against the park, on the border of Haarlem, at only a 20-minute drive or 30-minute bike ride, through the forest to the beach. Electric hookup pitches cost £25.50 per night, and there is a communal bathroom.

The island of Texel sits north of Amsterdam and stretches across its western shoreline is the Duinen van Texel National Park. Despite having similar inland marshes to the other parks, Duin van Texel’s draw is its immense beach, lined with shallow sandy bluffs and intersected by fractured deltas. To find the best campsite on the island of Texel, check out our list of the top 10 campervan-friendly campsites below!

Sprawled across an estuary that reaches to the east of Rotterdam, De Biesbosch National Park is formed of wooded pockets of land that pop up from the disorganized river. The best way to explore the park is by boat, which gives you access to all the islands. Camping 't Kopske is a natural campsite less than half an hour from De Biesbosch. Water and electric hookup pitches start at £20, and you can use the showers, a washing machine, and the recreation room. Campsite guests also get a discount at the nearby mini golf course and bike rental.

De Groote Peel National Park is the southernmost park on this list and is characterized by its long wooden boardwalks that cut across wetlands and fields of tall grass. Camping de Peel is a family-friendly site about 20 minutes from the park that offers electric pitches from £21.50 a night. A sanitary building houses showers and laundry facilities, and the camp has plenty of activities like relaxing by the poolside, racing in a go-kart, and playing in the petting zoo. There’s even a small street train called the Peel Express that guests can jump on for a tour around the moors.

All National Parks in the Netherlands are free to enter except De Hoge Veluwe, which costs $14.92 per adult and $5.25 for day parking. You will need to pay for a ferry crossing for National Parks on islands. A return crossing to reach Duinen van Texel costs $69 for a campervan between 6.49 m and 7.50 m in length.